Château du Frankenbourg, Medieval castle in Neubois, France
The castle remains include an enclosure wall, entrance gate, and lord's residence positioned at 703 meters elevation above the Alsace Plain.
Built around 1150, the castle became a fief of the Bishop of Strasbourg in the 13th century before passing to the Great Chapter of Strasbourg in 1483.
The name Frankenbourg refers to the fortress of the Franks, with the castral chapel once displaying stained glass windows featuring three toads from Frankish heraldry.
The castle visit starts from the car park on Route de Sélestat in Neubois, following a marked path with blue crosses for a 75-minute walk.
The site holds Roman origins, and architect Daniel Specklin attributed its foundation to King Clovis for troop movements across Alsace in the 5th century.
Location: Neubois
Inception: 1150
GPS coordinates: 48.29528,7.32500
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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